DTC P0878: Open in Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch D (5th Clutch) Circuit, or Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch D (5th Clutch) Stuck OFF

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Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION .
If DTC P0878 is stored in the PCM, the transmission does not shift to any gear other than 2nd through 5th gear because of the fail-safe function.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Block the rear wheels, and raise the front of the vehicle, make sure it is securely supported, and allow the front wheels to rotate freely, or raise the vehicle on a lift.
Start the engine, disable the VSA by pressing the VSA OFF button. Run the vehicle in 5th gear. Check the 5th Pressure Switch signal with the HDS in the A/T Data List. Slow down, and stop the wheels.
Is the 5th Pressure Switch ON In 5th gear?

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections and loose terminals between transmission fluid pressure switch D (5th clutch) and the PCM.

NO -Go to step 5.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Disconnect the transmission fluid pressure switch D (5th clutch) connector.
Connect a jumper wire between the transmission fluid pressure switch D (5th clutch) connector terminal and body ground.

Fig 1: Connecting Jumper Wire Between Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch D (5th Clutch) Connector Terminal And Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Check the 5th Pressure Switch signal with the HDS in the A/T Data List.
Is the 5th Pressure Switch ON?

YES -Replace transmission fluid pressure switch D (5th clutch) (see TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SWITCH D (5TH CLUTCH) REPLACEMENT ).

NO -Go to step 10.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Remove the jumper wire.
Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
Disconnect PCM connector C (49P).
Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal C14 and the transmission fluid pressure switch D (5th clutch) connector terminal.

Fig 2: Checking For Continuity Between PCM Connector Terminal C14 And Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch D (5th Clutch) Connector Terminal
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -Replace the PCM (see PCM REPLACEMENT ).

NO -Repair an open in the wire between PCM connector terminal C14 and transmission fluid pressure switch D (5th clutch).